Children’s International Summer Villages (CISV) is a volunteer-based organization dedicated to fostering world peace through international understanding and cross-cultural 
experiences. CISV is not affiliated with any religious or political organizations. CISV is accredited annually by the Council for Standards for International Educational Travel (CSIET)
CISV evolved from a firm conviction that lasting peace is possible if individuals and groups can learn to live together as friends. For CISV, the key to making this vision a reality was to start working with children and youth. Programs were developed which offered young people opportunities to meet their peers from other countries and to form intercultural friendships. These programs aim to prepare individuals to become active and contributing members of a peaceful global society.
Who We Are: We are a global community of dedicated volunteers creating opportunities for all ages to experience the excitement and enrichment of cultural diversity through our educational programs. We are founded on our belief that peace is possible through friendship – and that the real difference can be made by starting with children.
What we do: We provide a range of educational group activities where individuals from around the world develop leadership skills, cross-cultural understanding and learn to live as friends. We contribute through research to the science of international relations and non-violent conflict resolution.
Children International Summer Villages
CISV – P.O. Box 542 Westtown, PA 19395
For information on their November event, please go to Brandywine Valley CISV Extravaganza.